Skin infection questions

[Chewie von Nubbins]

Doc Holiday,
I got a *friend* that initially got a nasty skin infection while riding submarines in the Navy about 10 years ago. Every few months, when he gets a cut or two on his legs, the same thing happens....they get infected and never seem to heal. That is, until he decides to go to the doctor and get a fresh bottle of some antibacterial medication to take for a few weeks, and then the cuts wounds heal and he moves on with life.

It was described as a form of MRSA infection that he got, just like a lot of pro athletes are getting now-in-day from close/confined locker room environments.

I think he is taking Clindamycin 150mg now, to knock out the latest round of infected (mosquito bites) places on his legs.

He is a pilot, and he wants to know how/if to report this (or if required) for his medical status. He has a First Class medical. How would he report this, and will this in any way ground him in flying?

Thanks in advance!

[My Flight Surgeon]

It is really not reportable unless you are on the medication when you get the physical.

[Chewie von Nubbins]

Originally Posted by My Flight Surgeon

It is really not reportable unless you are on the medication when you get the physical.

I'll be sure to tell him. Thanks Doc.